Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to produce finger jointed timber, including preparing and mixing glue and maintaining production processes to ensure quality and continuity of supply.
The unit applies to timber products operators involved with the production of finger jointed timber in a forest products factory setting
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for operation | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify glue requirements and mix to ensure minimal wastage; dispose of excess material in line with environmental protection practices. 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. |
2. Start jointing process | 2.1 Prepare materials and check samples in line with organisational procedures. 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices. 2.3 Commence jointing process, identify problems and adjust settings. 2.4 Check finished joints for strength and appearance in line with organisational quality standards. 2.5 Dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products in line with environmental protection practices. |
3. Maintain production flow | 3.1 Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections. 3.2 Monitor processes to ensure continuity of supply and processing. 3.3 Evaluate product quality regularly and make required adjustments. 3.4 Clear work area regularly in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 3.6 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures. |
4. Complete operator maintenance | 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 4.2 Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage. 4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices. 4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
produce finger jointed timber in line with an individual work orders involving the following processes:
identify and confirm cross section of cleats/shooks to match finger jointing machine setup
load cleats/shooks to conveyor
reject cleats/shooks not meeting grading requirements
feed cleats/shooks to jointing operation
machine fingers on cleats/shooks
cure and apply glue to cleats/shooks
monitor process to ensure continuity of production by completing these processes:
recognise and rectify blunt or damaged cutters
check and adjust settings for glue curing
clean and fill glue spreader
coordinate supply of cleats/shooks
dock finished boards with others to ensure continuous supply.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
safely disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
types of glue used for producing finger jointed timber; procedures and standards for mixing, curing and applying it
range of industry standard cross sections, their strength, tolerances and applicable terminology
types of tools and equipment used for producing finger jointed timber; their purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance:
that used for glue mixing and preparation
finger jointing machine stations and equipment
conveyors
methods for assessing cutters and blade condition
monitoring processes for automated jointing machines
organisational procedures specific to producing finger jointed timber:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out
use and maintenance of equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to produce finger jointed material
maintenance tools and equipment for saws
glue
consumable components; cutters, saw blades
personal protective equipment suitable for producing finger jointed timber
a diverse, comprehensive and commercial product range of timber
manufacturers:
instructions for mixing and curing glue
instructions for equipment use
recommendations for cleaning, repairing and maintaining
work order with specific instructions for producing finger jointed timber products
template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults
organisational procedures for producing finger jointed timber.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate quantity of glue to meet work order production requirements calculate routine mixing ratios for glue calculate time for glue to cure complete routine production records involving quantities tallied against orders. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders make accurate verbal reports on processing and equipment faults. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders safety data sheets for glue manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations. |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities. |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify and dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products recognise faulty equipment and resolve by reporting or rectifying. |
Technology skills to: | select, use and maintain appropriate machinery, tools and personal protective equipment used for producing finger jointed timber. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Timber Manufactured Products
Sawmilling and Processing